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By Vivian Emoni Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), and National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), have called for collaboration in implementing the Presidential Initiative on Revenue Optimisation and Digitisation. Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman, RMAFC, made the call at the inauguration of the initiative, organised by the commission, on Thursday in Abuja. Shehu said that strong collaboration and commitment by relevant stakeholders would bring effective implementation of the initiative through Space Technology. The chairman said President Bola Tinubu had emphasised the importance of economic recovery through enhanced revenue generation. He noted that such economic recovery could only be achieved through the discovery of new revenue strea...

Nurses in Ondo State have declared an indefinite strike from Friday over what they referred to as improper remuneration and poor welfare. Felix Orobode, the state chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), made this known on Thursday at a news conference in Akure. Mr Orobode said the strike would be fully implemented in all state-owned health institutions. According to him, it is unfortunate that the state government has been insensitive to the association’s demands since 2023 despite several engagements. “These demands include lateral conversion (point to point) for our nurses with first-degree certificates and uniform allowance for nurses, as captured in the public service rule. “We also demanded payment of arrears of promotion and hazard...

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has expressed commitment to partner with Brazilian government to strengthen and facilitate business opportunities across the country. Chief Emeka Obegolu, Pesident of the ACCI, made the commitment while hosting the Brazilian delegates to an exclusive reception, on Wednesday in Abuja. Obegolu said that the meeting would provide a platform for networking, engagement and fostering business partnerships between the two countries. “I am using today’s occasion to celebrate and honour the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete. “We recognise the ambassador’s pivotal role in strengthening bilateral trade relations and facilitating business opportunities between the two nations. “We are eager to ensure th...

Convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore, was on Wednesday, arraigned at a Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations bordering on cybercrime. Sowore, who was arraigned before Justice Musa Liman, however, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count amended charge preferred against him by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The IG had in an amended charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/23/2025, named Mr Sowore as sole defendant. Mr Sowore on Monday honoured the invitation of the police where he was questioned at the Force Criminal Investigation Department. He was subsequently granted administrative bail but rejected the conditions of bail and remained in custody. The police later filed 17 counts against him, but the charge was reduced to 16 counts. In count three, the...

Bureau De Change operators have praised the Central Bank of Nigeria for waiving the 2025 licence fees for the operators. They spoke under the aegis of Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria. President, of the association, Dr Aminu Gwadabe, gave the commendation on Wednesday during an interview in Lagos. Mr Gwadabe thanked the management of the apex bank for the waiver of the annual licence renewal which he described as an amnesty extended to his members. According to him, the move underscores the CBN’s commitment to implementing the new financial capitalisation requirements for BDCs. They include a capital requirement of N500 million for Tier 2 and N2 billion for Tier 1 operators. Mr Gwadabe urged his members to merge and meet the new capital requirements b...

By NAN There is an increasing need for upscaling humanitarian services across the country to give hope to the downtrodden, especially the orphans, widows and the sick in the society to enable them to contribute their quota to National Development of the country. Dr. Mrs. Aisha Suleiman Achimugu OFR, a Nigerian born industrialist and Chief Executive Officer of Sam Empowerment Foundation has donated to the Orphans, Widows and sick people in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Achimugu who is also the GMD/CEO FELAK CONCEPT GROUP visited Hope Alive orphanage Gishiri, LEA Primary School Kado-kuchi and Asokoro General Hospital all in Abuja to Mark her 51st Birthday celebration in Abuja. The journey started at the Hope alive orphanage Gishiri where Aisha Achimugu had a good time with...

"… meets warring parties, assures of justice, fairness, sets to engage community leaders, stakeholders…" Nasarawa State House of Assembly has assured parties involved in the mining land ownership dispute in Igwo Community, Agwada, Kokona LGA of justice and fairness in the interest of peace and for the overall development of the State. This, the House said it is poised to ensure that all emanating issues in all mining sites in the State especially negative experiences are addressed for peace and progress of the State. Hon. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, the Chairman House Committee on Environment gave the assurance when Ahmed Osanga Otogoyi family and Alhaji Ali Kachala, Managing Director of DAY MAY Global Ltd the principal actors in the mining land dispute appeared before the committee ...

By Jessica Dogo Chedaro, a technology development and consulting company says it will offer a 90-day scholarship programme to empower 100 Nigerian youths with digital skills on various courses. The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Victor Uno, who disclosed this on Tuesday at a conference in Abuja, said the programme, under the “Equip by Chedaro” initiative, scheduled to be commenced on Feb.10, 2025. Uno said the programme was designed to empower young people with skills in emerging technologies to help them thrive and contribute to the growth of digital economy in Nigeria and Africa. He said that the scholarship programme would offer young individuals access to high-quality training in various demanding areas, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, dig...

Representatives from the PTDF and their counterparts from Portsmouth University, UK, during the signing of the MoU By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has signed a Partnership Agreement with the University of Portsmouth, UK, to revolutionise education and also build capacity in the country’s energy sector. According to a statement from PTDF, the agreement signed on Monday in the UK, marks the second phase of the partnership framework for the operationalisation of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies Kaduna (CPESK). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) followed earlier agreements signed with Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Strathclyde in December 2024. It had in attendance key government dignitaries including the...

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed in a suspected attack by fighters from the ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province, ISWAP. The attackers targeted an army base in the remote Malam-Fatori town in the northeastern Borno state on Friday, with a surviving soldier saying the attack lasted for more than three hours. Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters mainly operate in Borno and have attacked both security forces and civilians, killing and displacing tens of thousands of people. Reuters news agency, citing security sources and residents, on Sunday said a commanding officer was among those killed after ISWAP members arrived on gun trucks and attacked the Nigerian Army’s 149th Battalion in Malam-Fatori, gateway to the border with Niger. “They rained bullets everywher...

The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has accepted to withdraw charges against Human Rights Activist and kawyer, Dele Farotimi who is facing criminal defamation charges. This followed the appeal by foremost Yoruba Monarchs, including the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Oguwusi and other prominent Ekiti monarchs. They pleaded with legal icon to drop the charges during a meeting with him at ABUAD campus. Other prominent monarchs present at the parley were the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejuyigbe, the Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adejimi Adu, the Oloye of Oloye Ekiti, Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, among others. Farotimi is facing criminal defamation and cybercrime charges in an Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court and the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti. ...

A shocking case of forgery has come to light in Benue State, with the Honourable Commissioner of Women Affairs, Mrs. Anne Benjamin Onyegili Itodo, at the center of the scandal. According to allegations, Mrs. Itodo submitted a fake SSCE certificate from Government Girls Secondary School, Kotorkoshi, Zamfara State, to secure admission into Kaduna Polytechnic and Fidel Polytechnic. Investigations have revealed that the certificate, bearing exam number 23417/072, is indeed fake. The correct centre number is 40102, and the candidate with the number 072 is actually Maijama'a Rahab, not Itodo Onyegili Anna. The school has confirmed that Mrs. Itodo never attended their institution and that the result she presented was not issued by them. Further allegations suggest that Mrs. Itodo used forg...

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD) launched a training program to empower rural women in Dafara, Kuje Area Council, with biogas technology. The traditional reliance on firewood for cooking has had severe environmental and health consequences for rural women. However, with the introduction of biogas technology, these women are now embracing a cleaner, more sustainable energy solution. During the program, participants enthusiastically adopted biogas over traditional firewood cooking methods, expressing gratitude for the life-changing solution. Thanks to the support of the Government of Ireland through the Embassy of Ireland Nigeria, CEPASD will provide and install biogas equipment, ensuring a lasting, eco-friendly energy ...

In a commendable display of teamwork and swift action, police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command have successfully neutralized the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed. On January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 PM, four masked gunmen forcibly abducted Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus Jeep outside her residence in Arepo, Ogun State. The abduction sparked an immediate response from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, who commenced a thorough investigation and targeted pursuit of the kidnappers. With the support of the Force Headquarters technical intelligence platforms, the Ogun State police operatives engaged in extensive surveillance of the creeks surrounding Arepo, gatheri...

The Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on Thursday, upheld the death sentence passed on Dr Rahmon Adedoyin for the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. Adegoke was killed between November 5, 2021 and November 7, 2021, while he lodged at Hilton hotel in Ile-Ife, owned by Adedoyin. Adedoyin and two of his hotel staff members, Adeniyi Aderogba and Oyetunde Kazeem, were found guilty of the murder by the Osun High Court and sentenced to death by hanging in May 2023. Adedoyin, however, appealed the decision of the trial court. Justice Oyebisi Omoleye, said the appellate court unanimously upheld the lower court’s decision on the charges of conspiracy to kill and unlawful killing by the three convicts. Omoleye said ...